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  1. Smithy

    Right length of B-6 jacket

    At least more than with an Irvin! 6 years in Melb and apart from the odd cold night over winter out in the garden, there was only one day where I wore it into work. You'd get more use with a B-6 but really it depends on where you live. If you're in Vic or the ACT you'd probably get a little use...
  2. Smithy

    1940's Swedish Goatskin 4-Pocket Jacket

    These are brilliant coats and you just happened to get one which is about as good as they come. Very, very nice score!
  3. Smithy

    Aero Premier 1930s Half Belt

    The perfect fit. You've hit the jackpot there mate, wear and enjoy, and repeat often ;)
  4. Smithy

    Buttoned winter jacket draft?

    I have an Aero Barnstormer which obviously has buttons, never had a prob with breezes, although admittedly the double-breasted nature of a Barnstormer means that there's a lot more leather to overlap. Actually I've been putting it off for months but I think I'm going to have to put my beloved...
  5. Smithy

    What Avatar are you wearing today?

    I've always liked your one Peacoat. That Vietnam vibe and just hanging out by your Huey. Cooler than a popsicle in Antarctica ;)
  7. Smithy

    Japanese vs Scotland quality

    As Craig said, a very good point. Japanese culture prides itself on precision and perfection. There is a historical precedent for this. Look at how calligraphy is judged there, not to mention cuisine, and the manufacture of items. It's echoed in the Japanese leather makers where absolute...
  8. Smithy

    Japanese vs Scotland quality

    Haha Craig! I did the exact same thing when I first tried Suntory. I found it particularly moreish and drank rather more than was sensible. The mind was wishing the old legs one way but the signal was scrambled and the legs were going in a completely different direction. Wonderful whisky though...
  9. Smithy

    Japanese vs Scotland quality

    Ooh good, a conversation about both whisky and jackets! I'm another big single malt fan, inherited that from my father. Like you Richard I love Islays, Ardbeg being my go to. I'm lucky here living in Norway because Islays have always been for me cold weather whisky, I hardly ever drank the...
  10. Smithy

    Aero Zipper Wavyness

    Very, very well said. I think - possibly because of the cost of some of these jackets - there's a tendency for some to over analyse and obsess over the slightest little inconsistencies, whilst it's these little unique things that make a high quality jacket a handmade thing. I'm not talking...
  11. Smithy

    Aero 1930's HB and Premier Highwayman

    Looks great, I take it that's brown FQHH? Wear the absolute (pardon my French) sh!t out of it and it'll look all the better for it. Seriously, these hides love tough love, throw it on the floor in a heap, sleep in it, sit on it, use it when you're doing manual labour round the house, etc, etc...
  13. Smithy

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    I feel for you AdeeC, a couple of mates back in Melb were telling me it was uncomfortable and that bad weather and even a dust storm hit. No fun when the mercury nudges over 40. At least the cool change has - I believe - blown through. Actually are you in Vic (I always assumed you were with the...
  14. Smithy

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    I was doing this thing that Norwegian kids grow up doing (I'm not from here originally so I'm still a big kid with this sort of stuff) last week when it was seriously cold, where you throw a cup of boiling water into the air and it instantly freezes. Great fun!
  15. Smithy

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    The more I look at the pictures of that hood the more I can't help but think it's been inspired by USAF N-2 parkas. They are the only flight jackets of that general era that I can think of that have that feature. The zippered hood was to make the hood less intrusive, cumbersome and more...
  16. Smithy

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Everybody is different so I can't speak for the loco but I'm the same Doc. I find the sweet spot for a sheepskin flying jacket like an Irvin around 5C to -5C, or even pushing close to -10 with no wind (but with some woollen layering), but if there's wind and cold, or if the temps really drop I...
  17. Smithy

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Aw just a lucky guess :D Enjoy it Nick, it's a seriously nice bit of nylon!
  19. Smithy

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    That's awesome Nick, fit looks great as well. I take it that's the jacket you'll be throwing on next time you're off flying ;)
  20. Smithy

    Sad jacket post of the day...

    So very sad to hear this today. The Thin White Duke might have shuffled off this mortal coil but by George has he left us some humdingers of tunes. It's perhaps a simplification but I can't think of any other way of saying it, he was just, cool.
  21. Smithy

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Hi Andrew, the zip down the hood reminds me of USAF N-2 series parkas. Maybe a personal adaptation by an aircrew member so the hood sits flatter and doesn't interfere with helmet/headset/leads etc?
  22. Smithy

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Here in Arctic Norway right now pretty much the only thing that gets used at chez moi is a Canada Goose Citadel parka. It's not vintage but bloody hell does it do a good job when it's seriously cold and the wind is howling (usual conditions here at the moment). It's the most practical piece of...
  23. Smithy

    Alpha b-15: What a waste of time, energy, and money

    I really hope you enjoy it BN. It's one of my most favourite books, I simply love it. Let me know what you think when you finish!

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